Matt Murray's early return could ease Maple Leafs' crease crunch

RALEIGH – The Erik Kallgren\u002DKeith Petruzzelli goaltending tandem is an intriguing story angle, but might not have a long shelf life.

“I’ve had a lot more interest in his status in the last while, but physically he’s feeling very good,” Keefe said before Sunday’s game. “It’s now just a matter or making sure he gets the proper reps.Samsonov was to have an MRI on Sunday night, though Keefe’s prediction was he’ll miss at least a week. Kallgren finished a 2-1 win over Boston on Saturday then started Sunday.

“Our organization identified him as a guy to give an opportunity to . He’s been dominant in the AHL this year and not a guy who has come completely out of nowhere. Toronto had two draft picks it was high on to factor in the goaltending battle by now. But Joseph Woll is recovering from an injury and Ian Scott, a fine WHLer whom Toronto picked soon after the Wings chose Petruzzelli, had to retire in July because of ongoing hip issues that had required surgery.Article content

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